How do you pronounce the German months?

Answer 1

The origin of German names for the months is the same as in English:

Januar - from Latin ianuarius - month of the god Janus

Februar - from Latin februarius - month of purification - februa meaning purification

März - from Latin martius - month of the god mars

April - from Latin aprilus - month of the goddess Venus

Mai - from Latin maius - month of maia, a Roman earth goddess

Juni - from Latin iunius - month of the goddess Juno

Juli - from Latin iulius - month of Gaius Julius Ceasar

August - from Latin Augustus - month of Augustus Ceasar

September - from Latin septem (seven) - September was the 7th month in the Roman calendar

Oktober - from Latin octo (eight) - October was the 8th month in the Roman calendar

November - from Latin novo (nine) - November was the 9th month in the Roman calendar

Dezember - from Latin decem (ten) - December was the 10th month in the Roman calendar

Answer 2

Januar - (YAH-noo-ahr)

Februar - (FEH-froo-ahr)

März - (MAYRTS)

April - (ah-PRIHL)

Mai - (MY)

Juni - (YOO-nee)

Juli - (YOO-lee)

August - (ow-GOOST)

Sepember - (zehp-TEHM-beh)

Oktober - (ohk-TOH-beh)

November - (noh-VEHM-beh)

Dezember - (deh-TSEHM-beh)

Answer 3

Monat